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The Coast Guard is changing regulations for disposable fire extinguishers, and a venting tool or descending device is now required when fishing for reef fish in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Modified Jan 25th, 2021 at 1:02 PM A Bipartisan Win for Gulf Reef Fish Conservation Alexandria, VA – January 25, 2021 – The Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 (DESCEND Act) was signed into law on January 13. The bipartisan law requires recreational (including charter boats) and commercial fishermen to have on board a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use while fishing for reef fish in Gulf of Mexico federal waters. The recreational fishing and boating community strongly supports the DESCEND Act, which w...
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, the President signed into law: H.R. 221, the “Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act,” which elevates the Sp